For all my fellow ballin on a budget travelers.. any tips to saving money on flights?

Does 125k in Bonvoy points get you much?

Anyone traveling while working remotely? If so, what are you using for internet on the road? I've tried hotels but their internet isnt compatible.

Do they actually enforce the 2 hour parking limit at golden gardens park? So I know whether to rush back to my car lmao

Another fly day, but today is 1 year sober for me. I used to love airports because I could run to a bar as soon as I pass security on a Monday morning. Yet I didn't think I had a problem.

When traveling for work can we use our personal credit card for expenses or do we have to use the corporate Amex? Also does our corporate Amex get points/perks that we can use for personal usage?

At my fiancés company they are able to use a personal card (which then they get all the points and perks) and then just expensive to they company.

Hey all! Need a couple book recs for an upcoming beach trip.

Looking for a great non-fiction, relating to travel or world history (not just one moment in time). Could also be about the marketing world or memoirs of a business leader kinda thing.

Fiction wise I also like fantasy, paranormal, and romance. Some fave book series are the Black Gryphon from Mercedes Lackey, Game of Thrones, and From Jamaica Lane series. Similar books?

Recently switched from AA to United bc of a hub change. I got a status match through United and now am getting upgraded much more frequently than I was on AA. Does United just upgrade more often?

Sorry, Delta passengers. No bathroom trips while we're being held on the tarmac.

Soooo how are we feeling about booking flights to Europe for early spring? Less so worried about getting covid as I’m boosted but more so about worsening restrictions. I’m looking at countries that have already announced they aren’t changing restrictions BUT the flights have layovers in countries that are (ie UK, France, Germany). Also wondering when to book as prices for those flights seem to be skyrocketing.

Has anyone been to the Martinique or St.Lucia? If so, any Rec?

Anyone been to the Flower Gardens out in the Gulf? Pics?

What is the tipping etiquette on the free platinum breakfast in a JW Marriott? The server just gets coffee / orange juice and you serve yourself. It is an overpriced buffet that I would never dine in.

I work a travel job (consulting - domestic travel) and plan to move to NY/NJ soon. I know that more flights fly from JFK and LGA than Newark. Should that be part of my consideration when choosing to live in NY or NJ?

Anybody have a good enterprise rental car code?
Also curious if anyone has one that allows a waived different location drop off fee

Deepest you’ve been on air?

I’ve been in Minneapolis 1 week and the skyways are killing me. How long did it take you to learn to navigate through these rat mazes?

Best jacket for travel? Would like something warm but packable.

My in-laws are coming to visit for the holidays, does anyone have any leads on a nice (but not too pricey) hotel or Airbnb in the Downtown area?

I’m thinking purchasing a standing desk. Anybody have recommendations on brand? Your experience?

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Water filters HSA eligible?

Any suggestions for healthy self help books? Or healthy eating or understand why we get cravings? Looking for self help books alone those lines to help get my eating right

Do all FAANG companies offer a joining bonus?

Got offered 115K with 25-30% bonus for a fund accountant role with 3 years of public experience. Is that normal? Seems like really high. I live in NY to clarify. Combination of Big 4 and midsize experience. What’s the normal salary range for ppl in that range?

Can anyone recommend a good immigration lawyer? Specifically one that can successfully appeal adjustment of status denials? Prefer if they are in Chicago but open for suggestions

M1 Salary Thread: $189K, ITS HCOL

Has anyone received band progression mail ?

Anyone can help to get referred for roles in Barclays Bank? (For Mumbai and Pune location)

Anyone looking for a Strategist? I just finished at Ad school and have 15 years creative marketing experience. Open to relocate anywhere.

Hello, I have accepted an offer at a competitor company and sent in my resignation letter. My start date is 5 weeks from now so I put in my end date 4 weeks from date letter was signed. The manager said I had to leave the job in 2 days and the company can only play 2 weeks of work. Is it normal how they do that?

It’s a great time to join Deloitte UK, drop me a line with your skillset if you’re interested and will see if I can help

Any thoughts on leaving M&A tax Senior Associate / manager position for a tax attorney position at the IRS Office of Associate Chief Counsel? Considering the person would have to take a pay cut to join the IRS, is it worth it for professional growth and learning?

Salary compensation for a Sr technical program manager at Wish?

Anyone know who illustrated the Seamless subway ads?

Oracle job status : screening means?

Done with final interview round of BCG for lateral placements and the HR has asked for a call for communicating final result. Generally they do this for communicating yes or no? Super anxious!

Saw a 5 year old in a face mask rolling around on the floor of the airport. Panic and misinformation spreading like wildfire.

Any of you still flying to client site?

First business trip in 20 months. TSA agent yelled at me for nonsensical reasons. I almost cried. I was worried things would change, but they are just as dehumanizing as always. Felt like home.

LAX (T3) - open the fucking sky priority TSA line, it doesn’t take any staff, it’s just a line cut. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Overheard at Tampa Airport: Final boarding call for Spirit Airlines flight to Atlantic City.

What's the best story you can imagine on that flight? 🤣😭